Origin
Stallings, NC
Night in Stallings on Tuesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
152.5 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stallings, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Fayetteville Road, Monroe Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.3 miles from Stallings, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 48 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Guion Lane.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Guion Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Guion Lane
Turn right onto Guion Lane toward US 74 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 74 East
8
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilm...
9
51.3 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
57.6 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
149.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
Asheboro
51.3 mi in
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~1h 9m
|
via US 74 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 48 mi | 54m |
| Fayetteville Road | 43.4 mi | 52m |
| Monroe Expressway | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| US 74 BUS | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Marshville Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Carroll M. Edwards Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 48 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stallings, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Stallings Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stallings Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Stallings Road
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stallings Road
3
Continue on Stallings Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stallings Road
4
Turn right onto Guion Lane
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Guion Lane
Toward US 74 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 74
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto US 74 BYP
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Monroe Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 74
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
10
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
11
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
14
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
15
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
20
Merge onto US 1
48 mi
·
54 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
446 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
23
Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
26
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
28
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
29
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
30
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Stallings, NC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stallings, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stallings, NC
This is one driving day of about 152.5 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stallings, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 48 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Stallings, NC · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Stallings, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Raleigh, NC
The final approach into West Raleigh, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Raleigh, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.85 one way
$47.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.22 | $56.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Raleigh, NC
Night in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Fayetteville Road, Monroe Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Stallings, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Guion Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stallings, NC to West Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
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